təˈtoʊ adjective
1.
being in direct confrontation or opposition.
adverb
2.
in a position or attitude of direct confrontation: slugging it out toe-to-toe.
Origin:
1925–30
1925–30
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| toe-to-toe | |
| —adv | |
| 1. | in one-to-one combat or in direct competition: there aren't many fighters willing to go toe-to-toe with him |
| —adj | |
| 2. | (of battles, confrontations, or contests) involving two people or groups fighting with or competing against each other: a toe-to-toe battle |
| —n | |
| 3. | a fight, confrontation, or contest between two people or groups |
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